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What is “digital body language”?

2021年7月5日

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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. Do you prefer having meetings or discussing things via email? Why? How do you express your emotions or intentions through text? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. cue /kyoo/ [noun] – a signal for someone to do something Their failure became their cue to do better next time. remotely /ri-MOHT-lee/ [adverb] – employees who work remotely work mainly from home and communicate with the company by email and telephone ABC Company allows its employees to work remotely. patch /pach/ [verb] – to treat someone’s injuries or repair the damage to something,…
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Intermediate

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Ocado seeks to remove the human element from grocery shopping

2021年7月2日

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©CNN Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What is the biggest robotic company in Japan? Tell me more about it. Do you like the idea of using robots at home? Why? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. objective /uhb-JEK-tiv/ [noun] – something that you plan to do or achieve Our main objective is to improve the company’s productivity. initially /ih-NISH-uh-lee/ [adverb] – at the beginning His illness was initially diagnosed as food poisoning. beneath /bih-NEETH/ [preposition] – in or to a lower position than someone or something, under someone or something The dog was beneath the table….
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Intermediate

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Ocado seeks to remove the human element from grocery shopping

2021年7月2日

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©CNN Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. warehouse /WAIR-hous/ [noun] – a large building for storing things before they are sold, used, or sent out to stores The building is currently being used as a warehouse by the company. scuttle /SKUHT-l/ [verb] – to move quickly, with small, short steps The children scuttle across the street. artificial intelligence /ahr-tuh-FISH-uhl in-TEL-i-juhns/ [noun] – the study of how to produce machines that have some of the qualities that the human mind has, such as the ability to understand language, recognize pictures, solve problems, and learn He is a computer scientist, he studies artificial intelligence….
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Ocado seeks to remove the human element from grocery shopping

2021年7月2日

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©CNN Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. 講師がそれぞれの質問を読むので答えましょう。 Do you like robots? What is the most advanced robot you have you seen? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. 単語、意味、例文を読みます。講師に続いて音読しましょう。 originally /uh-RIJ-uh-nl-ee/ [adverb] – in the beginning; when something first existed The album was originally released in 1974. develop /dih-VEL-uhp/ [verb] – to (cause something to) grow or change into a more advanced, larger, or stronger form You need to develop a positive mental attitude. available /uh-VEY-luh-buhl / [adjective] – able to be bought or used They are often available at a discount. route /root/ [noun] – a…
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Beginner

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The capital of Turkmenistan is the world’s most expensive city for expats

2021年7月1日

Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What is your city known for? Is food expensive in your city? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. survey /SUR-vey/ [noun] – an examination of opinions, behavior, etc., made by asking people questions The waiter asked us to take a survey of our experience at the restaurant. firm /furm/ [noun] – a company offering a professional service, for example, a company of lawyers He is going to work at a law firm this summer. expense /ik-SPENS/ [noun] – the use of money, time, or effort We need to save up because…
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Intermediate

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The capital of Turkmenistan is the world’s most expensive city for expats

2021年7月1日

Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. 講師がそれぞれの質問を読むので答えましょう。 Do you enjoy living in your city? What other city in Asia would you like to visit? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. 単語、意味、例文を読みます。講師に続いて音読しましょう。 foreign /FAWR-in/ [adjective] – belonging or connected to a country that is not your own Ireland was the first foreign country I visited. various /VAIR-ee-uhs/ [adjective] – many different I was surprised to see various people at my cousin’s party. promise /PROM-is/ [verb] – to tell someone you will certainly do something She always promises her parents that she would do good in school. annual /AN-yoo-uhl/…
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Beginner

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The capital of Turkmenistan is the world’s most expensive city for expats

2021年7月1日

Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. asset /AS-ET/ [noun] – something valuable belonging to a person or organization that can be used for the payment of debts He is in charge of managing the company’s assets. initiative /ih-NISH-uh-tiv/ [noun] – a new plan or process to achieve something or solve a problem The company will undertake a new initiative to help employees. prosperity /pro-SPER-i-tee/ [noun] – the state of being successful and having a lot of money Everyone wishes for happiness and prosperity. vow /vou/ [verb] – to make a determined decision or promise to do something He vowed to win the…
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Spielberg’s production teams up with Netflix for multiple films a year

2021年6月30日

Spielberg’s production teams up with Netflix for multiple films a year

©Chris Burns via slashgear.com Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What are your favorite movies? Do you watch movies and/or other shows on Netflix? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. team up /TEEM-uhp/ [phrasal verb] – to join another person, or form a group with other people, in order to do something together Famous sports apparrel brand Adidas teamed up with American rapper Kanye West. partnership /PAHRT-ner-ship/ [noun] – an agreement between organizations, people, etc. to work together Taco Bell announced its partnership with American snack brand Doritos. producer /pruh-DOO-ser/ [noun] – a person who makes the…
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Intermediate

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